We want to give Senator and 2020 Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris a warm and HUGE Bulldog thank you for stopping by SC State today!!!
@kamalaharris
“I strongly believe that you can judge a society on how they treat their children. It is important that we invest in their education and our teachers.” -Senator Kamala Harris
@KamalaHarris
On Feb. 8, 1968, after escalating racial tension to desegregate the All-Star Bowling Lanes, SC State College students and others were killed and 28 injured when SC highway patrolmen opened fire on a crowd of unarmed protesters on the SC State campus.
#orangeburgmassacre
#scstate
Joseph R. Biden Jr., the 46th president of the United States, will address December graduates in the South Carolina State University Class of 2021 at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17, at Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center.
After receiving several degrees from South Carolina State University, loyal alumna and stage 3 breast cancer survivor Beverly Williams will walk across the stage for the first time at SC State’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Friday.
Thank You Presidential Candidate and Mayor
@PeteButtigieg
for visiting our campus, viewing the Orangeburg Massacre Memorial, meeting with
@scsuprez
and bowling with our students.
#scstate
#hbcu
We are honored that candidate for US Senate
@harrisonjaime
chose SC State Univ. as the location to announce SC's delegation in the roll call vote to nominate
@JoeBiden
. Harrison is standing by a portrait of the late Mrs. Emily England Clyburn,wife of
@whipclyburn
.
#DemConvention
.
@VP
will address South Carolina State University students and faculty at the university’s Fall Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, beginning at 1 p.m.
Attendance will be restricted to the SC State campus community and a limited number invited guests.
The SC State University family is saddened by an early Friday morning crash that took the lives of one current student and a recent graduate. Three others were injured in the accident.
The deceased are Zeleria Simpson and Shemyia T. Riley. Read more:
The 6 women pictured in the photo met as Freshman at SC State University in 1976! They are celebrating 43 years of Friendship and credits SC State for it. Today, these alum wore their SC State Paraphernalia all around NYC and took a picture with SC’s very own
@craigmelvin
Congratulations to Maya Rose Phillips, SC State University Grad. Student who recently won the title of Miss Black SC USA 2020. Maya is obtaining her Master's of Arts in Elementary Education and is also a Student Success & Retention Graduate Assistant & Tutor.❤️💙
“Emily loved this institution. She loved this honors college and made it her business to ensure the future of its existence.” ~
@whipclyburn
on his late wife Dr. Emily England Clyburn
Thanks to our loyal son
@whipclyburn
and his family for presenting this generous gift.
#scstate
Today, three SC State University graduates were paid a surprise visit from President James E. Clark. David Bottenberg, Kayla Hasty and Roosevelt Perry were each awarded The James E. Clark Presidential Award totaling $5,000 each for maintaining a perfect 4.O GPA!
#scstate
❤️💙
Congratulations to SC State University alumnus House Majority
@WhipClyburn
on his reelection. South Carolina's longest serving congressman and a leader among House Democrats is heading back to the U.S. House for a 15th term. ❤️💙
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#scstate1896
#hbcupride
We’re wishing SC State University alumna living legend Ms. Ethel Margaret Richburg a HAPPY BIRTHDAY weekend! Ms. Ethel is turning 108 tomorrow, Sept. 5 and we hope she celebrates all weekend long! Help us wish her a Happy Birthday Weekend!
🎁❤️💙
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#scstate1896
#hbcugrad
Congrats to SC State University alumnus and Bulldog Battalion graduate Milford H. Beagle Jr. (
@Beags_Beagle
)
on his promotion to the rank of lieutenant general in the U.S. Army!
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Salute to SC State alumnus and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (
@WhipClyburn
) for his work with the $1.9 Trillion coronavirus relief bill (the American Rescue Plan) that will provide resources to American families, businesses and communities. ❤️💙
The three bronzed busts of Samuel Hammond Jr., Delano Middleton and Henry Smith were sculpted by Dr. Tolulope O. Filani, chair of the SC State University Visual and Performing Arts Department and Arts Education Coordinator.
#SCState
#OrangeburgMassacre
#BlackHistory
#HBCU
SC State enters a historic international partnership with St Hugh's College at the
@UniofOxford
as the first HBCU to do so. Wishing our chemistry students well this summer as they make their mark on the world!
@Bakari_Sellers
Read more:
South Carolina State University joins the family of SC State student Amya Carr in mourning her passing.
Amya was a senior majoring in communications and a member of SC State’s dance team, the Champagne Dancers.
Services and a campus remembrance are to be announced.
Congressman Clyburn had been scheduled to be the keynote speaker, but he invited President Biden to deliver the commencement address in his stead, as the congressman will be receiving his own degree during the ceremony.
Congratulations to the 83rd Miss South Carolina State University, Kimberlee Simpson and the 7th Mister South Carolina State University, Christyan Norman! ❤️💙
Congratulations to our very own Deon Tedder (
@dtedder90
) on being elected to serve South Carolina District 109!
As a student at SC State, Deon was actively involved on campus and also held many prestigious internships.
We look forward to seeing him lead!
❤️💙🐶
#SCState
The impact that The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will have in the lives of SC State University students is immeasurable. We can not thank
@cthagod
enough for choosing our university to establish this scholarship fund in his mother and grandmother’s honor. 🐶❤️💙
#scstate
Connecting the past to the present - Former President, Dr. Andrew Hugine, ‘71 and Former First Lady Abigail Hugine, ‘71 are joined by Interim President, Alexander Conyers and First Lady Agatha Conyers at the SC State vs.
@aamuedu
game. ❤️💙
#SCStateUniversity
Construction is underway on the new Orangeburg Massacre Monument. The monument is an expansion of the Smith Hammond Middleton Legacy Plaza.
#scstate_rys21
Tomorrow!!! Meet us at the Smith-Hammond Middleton Memorial Center with 2020 Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris
@KamalaHarris
And CNN commentator Bakari Sellers
@Bakari_Sellers
. Harris will be holding a Town Hall. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m.
South Carolina State University’s overall accreditation has been affirmed for another 10 years, a crucial indicator of quality in higher education!
Read more:
Former Miss SC State University ('93-'94) Carlita Smoak King and her family are showing their Bulldog Pride in this family photo! We're loving this Carlita! ❤️💙
#scstate1896
#scstate
#HBCUPride
#hbcu
Today the
@SCState_Fb
team was recognized as the 2021 HBCU National Champions at the SC Statehouse.
The team joined the Orangeburg delegation, legislators and alumni for lunch in the Blatt Building and recognition in the Senate Chamber. ❤️💙
South Carolina State University '94 alumnus Charlton Singleton, along with his group, Ranky Tanky, won their second
#Grammy
at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
This is their second Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album.
#BulldogTenacity
#SCState1896
#HBCU
WATCH TONIGHT at 8 pm EST! SC State Univ.’s Marching 101 Band and SC State alum
@csmusician
(Ranky Tanky) are among tonight's performances. Alumnus and House Majority
@WhipClyburn
will provide remarks during the event.
Watch here:
#inauguration2021
Passing the torch: Coach Chennis Berry takes over SC State Bulldogs from iconic Buddy Pough. 'I want leaders on this campus. I want ambassadors. I want presidents of the student body' - Coach Chennis Berry.
SC State University to clear $9.8 million in student debt!
In his first major executive decision, SC State Acting President Alexander Conyers announced that the university will clear account balances of more than 2,500 continuing students.
Read here:
“Back down memory lane.” While scrolling on IG we stumbled upon this rare, vintage 1940-50’s South Carolina State basketball warm up/shooting shirt on BLK MKT Vintage’s IG!
Such a timeless design and style. We would definitely rock this today!
🐶
#blkmktvintage
#hbcu
#scstate
Congratulations to the spring 2020 commissioned officers from the Bulldog Battalion, who were commissioned today during a virtual ceremony. The new officers are SC State U. and
@ClaflinUniv1869
students. 🎉
#HBCU
#Classof2020
“Our Board of Trustees passed a policy that will allow students from North Carolina with a 3.0 GPA or higher to attend South Carolina State at the in-state tuition. That’s a savings of over $10,000 a year for those students."
@OctaviaNews
@WCBD
“We cannot ever forget the price that so many paid for freedom,” said U.S. Congressman John Lewis during a 2016 visit to SC State University for the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to SC.
Thank you Rep. Lewis!
#RestinPower
#ripjohnlewis
#CivilRightsICON
#scstate
#HBCU
Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays -
✨ Served as an English Instructor at SC State College
✨ 1st Dean of Howard's School of Religion
✨ The first African American president to serve on the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Ed.
#scstate1896
#BlackHistoryMonth
#blackexcellence
#HBCUGrad
Congratulations to Dr. Lenard McKelvey ❤️💙
“Life is going to knuck, but you have to buck. Nothing scares the world more than educated Black people. Walk like you have millions of ancestors behind you.”
@cthagod
$20M student center expansion funded at SC State! State allocations also include money for Truth Hall renovation, new youth cabins at revitalized Camp Harry E. Daniels.
Learn more about our exciting news here:
@breakfastclubam
had such an important discussion on the value and importance of HBCUs this morning. Salute to
@wale
and
@cthagod
for recognizing the value of SC State University. HBCUs impact culture.
Check out the interview for the full conversation.
SC State remembers alumnus
#samuelewright
-- voice of ‘Sebastian’ in
#thelittlemermaid
Long before he delighted audiences with the Oscar-winning song “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl," Wright honed his acting skills as a student at SC State University.
Congressman Clyburn will march with the class of 2021. He did not march to receive his degree from SC State College in 1961. SC State did not conduct December ceremonies in that era, so he received his credential by mail.
SC State’s nuclear engineering program has been designated as one of the 25 best values in the nation for 2021 by Best Value Schools.
SC State is the only school offering a four-year nuclear engineering degree in SC, as well as among the nation’s HBCUs
World-renowned thought leader and cultural architect
@cthagod
will address SC State University graduates at the university’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2021.
#scstategrad21
#scstate1896
Graduation looks different this year, but COVID-19 will not stop an SC State Bulldog! 🐶We can’t wait to celebrate the
#Classof2020
during Virtual Commencement on May 31 at 3 p.m. Grads, tag us in your grad photos. We want to celebrate YOU! ❤️💙🎓
#scstate1896
#hbcu
#graduation
On March 3, 1896, the SC General Assembly enacted legislation establishing South Carolina State College and the doors opened on March 4, 1896.
For 125 years, SC State University has offered educational opportunities & provided public services for generations.
Happy 125! ❤️💙
South Carolina State University’s old boiler house smokestack got a new look on Tuesday. Visible from most points on campus, the smokestack now acts as a signpost bearing the university’s name. Photos courtesy of Ken Davis/SC State Facilities.
“When I set foot on this campus as a student in 1986, I had no idea I would one day sit in the president’s chair carrying out the legacy established the leaders who built SC State. My wife Agatha and I, and our children, Ace and Ally, are grateful to represent this institution.”
South Carolina State Head Football Coach Emeritus Willie Jeffries will be recognized by ESPN for his contribution to the game of football Thursday, Dec. 6, during the Home Depot College Football Awards at the Chick Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.